Exam Details
| Subject | philosophy | |
| Paper | paper 1 | |
| Exam / Course | civil services main optional | |
| Department | ||
| Organization | union public service commission | |
| Position | ||
| Exam Date | 2001 | |
| City, State | central government, |
Question Paper
IAS Mains Philosophy 2001
Paper I
Section A
Write short notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each: 20 × 3 60
Kants conception of space and time
Russells theory of logical construction
Humes analysis of personal identity
Descartes method of philosophy
Evaluate the logical positivists arguments for the elimination of metaphysics. 60
Bring out the philosophical significance of Husserls method of backetiting. 60
Examine Quinces critique of the linguistic theory of a priori propositions. 60
Section B
Write short notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each 20 × 3 60
The Carvaka theory of consciousn1ess
Relation between anekantavada and saptabhangi-naya
Nagarjunas defence of sunya-vada
Kumarila Bhattas explanation of perceptual error
Evaluate the Samkhya justification for their theory of urusa. 60
Evaluate the Nyaya-Vaisesika theory of the nature of Vyapti. 60
Evaluate Sankaras analysis of moksa in the light of Ramanujas arguments.
Paper I
Section A
Write short notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each: 20 × 3 60
Kants conception of space and time
Russells theory of logical construction
Humes analysis of personal identity
Descartes method of philosophy
Evaluate the logical positivists arguments for the elimination of metaphysics. 60
Bring out the philosophical significance of Husserls method of backetiting. 60
Examine Quinces critique of the linguistic theory of a priori propositions. 60
Section B
Write short notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each 20 × 3 60
The Carvaka theory of consciousn1ess
Relation between anekantavada and saptabhangi-naya
Nagarjunas defence of sunya-vada
Kumarila Bhattas explanation of perceptual error
Evaluate the Samkhya justification for their theory of urusa. 60
Evaluate the Nyaya-Vaisesika theory of the nature of Vyapti. 60
Evaluate Sankaras analysis of moksa in the light of Ramanujas arguments.
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